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At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for planning, execution and reconciliation of Medical Education, Sales Training and/or Corporate Meetings. This is a non-exempt, hourly position, with an expected pay range of $22.36 to $28.85 per hour plus bonus

How You'll Create Impact

+ This position is responsible for knowledge of Corporate Goals & Objectives to ensure the outcome of the meetings link to these goals & objectives.

+ Responsibilities include participation in: Assist in strategic planning for program development, Corporate Brand Management, preparation of budgets (preliminary, working and final meeting budgets), contract negotiations with hotels, conference centers, destination management companies, production companies, transportation companies, and other miscellaneous vendors.

+ Additional duties include: The development of meeting/event materials, Food & Beverage (F&B), Time & Events schedules (T&E), Arrival & Departures manifests (A&D manifests), Banquet & Event Orders (BEOs), housing lists and confirmation notices.

+ On-site execution, to include management of all the above focused on the Customer Experience.

+ Post-event duties include evaluations, invoice reconciliation, charge backs and expense analysis.

+ Effectively interface with a diverse group of internal and external personnel to include senior management, Distributors, sales associates, key surgeons, Corporation Aviation, Corporate Travel, Compliance, and vendors.

+ Close interaction with Zimmer Biomet aviation personnel and Zimmer Biomet travel agency to manage air and ground operations.

+ Establish and maintain management of preferred vendors.

+ The Meeting Planner/Coordinator will develop and/or review proposals for theme events, as well as speaker booking/management, activities and entertainment.

_This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act._

What Makes You Stand Out

+ Must have strong knowledge of orthopedic industry, marketing, and medical education.

+ Must be customer-focused, extremely well organized, energetic, and detail-oriented.

+ Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with experience in a consulting role and relationship management.

+ Must hold the knowledge necessary to participate in strategic planning of medical education and convention events.

+ Basic knowledge of marketing processes related to meetings for product training as well as audio/visual industry for materials preparation.

+ Basic Project Management skills.

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Basic Meeting Industry experience.

Your Background

+ Minimum 2 years meeting planning experience or a degree in Hospitality/Event Management

+ Experience using Cvent event planning software and Concur is preferred

+ Medical device industry and regulatory/compliance knowledge is preferred

+ Certified Meeting Professional(CMP) or Certified Meeting Manager(CMM) credentials are preferred

Travel Expectations

+ In-person attendance at 30% to 40% of the events scheduled

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Compensation Expectations: This is a non-exempt, hourly position, with a range of $22.36 to $28.85 per hour plus bonus